Measuring Organizational Readiness in an Age of Disruption
By Ian Khan | Futurist Research Labs
The Problem
Organizations are investing more than ever in transformation—digital, cultural, strategic—yet most initiatives stall, underdeliver, or fail to scale.
It is a failure of readiness.
What Is the Global Future Readiness Index?
The 2026 Global Future Readiness Index is a multi-year, multi-industry research initiative designed to answer one question:
Why do some organizations adapt and advance—while others remain stuck, despite strong intent?
Key Findings
- Execution is the strongest predictor of future readiness
- Collaboration separates leaders from laggards
- Innovation succeeds only when execution systems exist
- Engagement is the most persistent bottleneck
- Learning is valued but weakly incentivized
“Future readiness is not a culture problem. It is an execution system problem.”
— Ian Khan
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Flagship Report
Includes: Executive Summary, Index Methodology, Global Findings, Readiness States, Leadership Implications
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About the Author
Ian Khan is a futurist, author, and creator of the Future Readiness Score. He advises organizations globally on leadership, transformation, and emerging technology readiness.